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The Brightville 

Indoor Chautauqua 

BESSIE BAKER AND NELLIE HANNA 



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PRICE 35 CENTS 



Eldridge Entertainment House 

Franklin, Ohio las? Denver, Colo. 



944 So. Unmn Stntt 



Money-Making Entertainment Novelties 
for Church, School or Lodge 

Miss Nibbs' Novelty Shop 

By Alta Becker. This is a novel and humorous en> 
tertainment, introducing 'Liza Ann, Miss Nibbs, two 
traveling salesmen, shoppers, mechanical dolls and 
mechancal maid of all work. A good little stunt where 
a short, clean, humorous number is desired. Plays 
about 30 minutes. Price, 25c. 

The Brightviile Indoor Chautauqua 

By Bessie Baker and Nellie Hanna. Here is a brand 
new idea for an evening's entertainment. It is in 5 
parts, each part representing a day at Chautauqua. 
Gives wide scope for introduction of large cast and 
many specialties. Complete programs suggested as 
follows: Part 1, Chautauqua Concert Company; Part 
2, Living Pictures; PArt 3, Musical Entertainers; 
Part 4, Farmers* Night; Part 3, Coonville Jublltfe 
Singers. Price, 35c. 

Sorepaw & Fells Indoor Circus 

By Margaret S. Bridf^e and Margaret H. Hahn. The 
Grand Annex and Musee, Freaks, Curiosities and 
Monstrosities, never were in it with the marvelous, 
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cadaverous, costJy, curious, cunning clowns; Hee- 
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many others "will be se^n in the Big P'^erade before 
the ahiDW stat'ts, ladies and gentlemen. Keep to Ihe 
right — don't crowd. Price, 25c. 

As Ye Sew 

A "talking doll" missionary play by iDorothy Crich- 
ton. A lot of fun and some wholesome lessons are 
contained in the conversation of the dolls who dis- 
cuss the motives of their «lonors. Splendid for Young 
People's or Missionary Societies. 10 girls, 1 boy, or 
all flFirls. Time, 20 minutes. Price. 15c. 

Finding the Key 

A dialog and drill for 10 or 12 girls and lx>ys. Suit- 
able for any religious program, but especially for 
Ea«ter. Time, 20 minutes. Deals with problems of 
youth, recreations, etc.; also with those of Commun- 
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with suggested songs. Drill very effective. 25c. 

Eldridge Entertainment House 

FRANKLIN, OHIO also DENVER, COLO. 

944 S. Logan St. 



The Brightville Indoor 
Chautauqua 



AN ENTERTAINMENT IN FIVE PARTS 
(Each part representing one night.) 



By 



BESSIE BAKER and NELLIE HANNA 



Oopyright lu-il. Flldrldjfrt FUitertaininent H-'Use 

ELDRIDGE ENTERTAINMENT HOUSE 

FRANKLIN, OHIO DENVER, COLO. 






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Synopsis for Program 



Part I or Monday — Chautauqua Concert Company. 

Part II or Tuesday — Living Pictures. 

Part III or Wednesday — Musical Entertainers. 

Par IV or Thursday — Farmers' Night. 

Part V or Friday — Coonville Jubilee Singers. 



Cast of Characters 



Platform Manager 

Chautauqua Concert Company — Optional number 

Living Pictures — Seven ladies, three men, two chil- 
dren 

Musical Entertainers — Any number 

Farmers' Night — Four men 

Coonville Jubilee Singers — Any number 



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PART I— MONDAY 

(Opening address by Platform Manager, at rise of 
curtain, or niay he delivered in front of curtain.) 

Fellow Chautauquans : It gives me great pleasure 
to welcome this large audience to our Indoor Chautau- 
qua. The management has been most generous in offer- 
ing to you five entertainments for the price of one; and 
we feel that such a privilege as this has never before 
been yours. The talent secured is of the highest order, 
so we know that a treat is in store for us all. Permit 
me at this time to make the necessary announcements. 

Through the courtesy of the Business Men's Asso- 
ciation, arrangements have been made for all the stores 
to close during these entertainments. We heartily ap- 
preciate this consideration. 

The program for the season is as follows: 

Tuesday night, Living Pictures. Parents need have 
no conscientious scruples about their children attending 
this entertainment, for the pictures have been passed up- 
on by a self-appointed Board of Censors. You can't af- 
ford to miss seeing them. 

On Wednesday night you will want to hear the Mu- 
sical Entertainers. This company of talented musicians 
has been touring the United States for five seasons, and 
come to us with the highest recommendations. 

We are looking for a large audience of farmers on 
Thursday night. Speakers of world-wide reputation will 
be present to discuss topics of vital interest to us all. 

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On Friday evening you will all be present to see and 
hear the Coonville Jubilee Singers, who will entertain 
you in their own inimitable manner. An evening of fun 
awaits you. 

Tonight, we have v/ith us the Chautauqua Concert 
Company, which I take pleasure in introducing to you at 
this time. 

(Enter Chautauqua Concert Company, composed of 
a pianist, a reader, and a mixed quartet, or other talent^ 
as may be deemed best, and appearing in evening dress 
if possible. One of the company acts as manager and 
makes the following address:) 

Ladies and gentlemen : We are happy to be with you 
to give the first entertainment of this Chautauqua and 
we are surprised and gratified to be greeted by such a 
concourse of people. I v/ish to congratulate the manage- 
ment for giving to the community this season of intel- 
lectual uplift and inspiritational entertainment. I real- 
ize that very few cities of this size are given such a won- 
derful privilege as you are having. Again I say that we 
are glad to be here, and I now will present the members 
of my company. 



Suggested Program 
Quartet— To be Selected 
Duet — Soprano and Tenor — To be Selected 
Reading — To be Selected 
Solo — Bass or Alto — To be Selected 
Quartet — To be Selected. 

(Good selections can be found in the Eldridge En- 
tertainment House Catalog.) 

End of Part I. 

CURTAIN 



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PART II— TUESDAY 

(Announcements by Platform Manager. Local hits 
may he used here.) 

Chautauqua patrons will be pleased to know your 
autos are being carefully guarded during the entertain- 
ments, by a vigilance committee composed of (three lo- 
cal men.) 

I am pleased to see so many children present and I 
wish at this time to commend you for your good behavior 
thus far. You are to be rewarded by seeing the beauti- 
ful pictures which will now be shown. 

("Frame 6^ 2 ft. x 8 ft. made from beaver board, 1 ft. 
wide, reinforced with lumber and covered with orange- 
colored cheese cloth put on in folds. Frame to be set on 
platform and held in place by stage braces. Curtain of 
black cambric to be used as background for the pictures. 
A platform 2^^ ft. wide, 1 ft. high and 6 feet long, for 
people to stand on, should be covered with black cam- 
bric. Stage dark, except spot-light. Curtain dropped 
after each picture. Manager should announce pictures. 
Suitable music should be played on piano.J 

1. Innocence — Little girl in fluffy, white gown. 

Standing position. 

2. Mother — Elderly lady, with white hair, dark 

dress with white lace fichu. Sitting position. 

3. Portrait of a Lady — Lady with old-fashioned 

gown and bonnet. Standing position. 

4. John Alden and Priscilla — See historic picture. 

5. A Comic Valentine — Old-fashioned spinster. 

Standing position. 

6. Colonial Lady — Dress with full skirt over hoops. 

Hair curled and powdered. Standing posi- 
tion. 

7. Summer Girl — Pretty young maid in modern 

summer dress — picture hat; carrying white 
parasol. Standing position. 



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8. Modern Madonna — Mother with young babe 

asleep at her breast. Beautiful white silk 
shawl draped over head and shoulders. Sit- 
ting position. 

9. Veterans of Two Wars — Civil and World War 

veterans in uniform. Facing each other. 
World War veteran in the act of saluting 
Civil War veteran. A flag should be draped 
over one side of frame. 

End of Part II. 
CURTAIN 



PART III— WEDNESDAY 

Stage should he arranged as for any orchestral per- 
formance. 

(^Announcement by Platform Manager^ 
We are to observe Thursday night as Farmers' 
Night, and out of respect for the prominent speakers, I 
wish to ask the ladies to refrain from knitting and cro- 
cheting during the addresses. A word to the wise is 
sufficient. 

The Musical Entertainers will now inspire us with 
their high-class program. 

(Manager of Musical Entertainers speaks) 
Lovers of music, I salute you and from the depths 
of my heart I can say that I'm glad we are here. We are 
pleased with your city, to which we came early this 
morning. We have had the opportunity of visiting many 
of your business houses, all of which we found to be de- 
cidedly up to date. Through the kindness of your towns- 
man (local man) I have had the pleasure of riding 
through your beautiful streets and viewing your palatial 
homes. Everywhere we saw evidences of thrift and of 
prosperity. Therefore, I feel that we are to play to an 



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audience that is far above the average in intelligence, 
and we have no hesitancy in giving you our classical pro- 
gram. 

Before beginning our concert, permit me to say a 
word concerning the Coonville Jubilee Singers who are 
to appear on Friday evening. We have followed this 
company in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Balti- 
more, and we have heard nothing but words of praise for 
these talented musicians. Don't fail to invite your col- 
ored friends particularly. 

Suggested Program 
Orchestra Number— To be Selected 
Violin and Clarinet Solo — To be Selected 
Cornet Solo — To be Selected 
Orchestra Number — To be Selected 
Trombone Solo — To be Selected 
Orchestra Number — To be Selected 
(Of course, the available musical talent must gov- 
ern the program.) 

End of Part III. 
CURTAIN 



PART IV— THURSDAY 

(Announcements by Platform Manager) 
I have one very important announcement to make 
at this time. No time can be taken from the Chautauqua 
program for the sale of next year's season tickets, but 

Mr. and Mr. will be at (imlikely place) at the 

close of tonight's program and we hope that all who have 
been pleased with this Chautauqua vnW purchase tickets. 
The long-looked-for Farmers' Night has arrived, 
and I have asked Mr. (a prominent farmer) to pre- 
side and introduce the speakers. 



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(Presiding Farmer's address — ivith gusto) 

Fellow farmers and friends: We have met tonight 
to discuss topics of vital interest to us all. The time has 
come when the farmers must and v/ill have their rights 
or this old nation will not long survive. Too long have 
the citizens of this great commonwealth failed to give 
their help and sympathy to the patient men and women 
who till the soil, feed the swine, milk the cow^s, rake the 
hay, fill the silos, and drive the ducks to water. Friends, 
this ought not so to be! (Pounds the table.) 

Tonight it is our aim to make this intelligent aud- 
ience realize that we owe much of our prosperity to the 
faithful farmers and that we must give them our hearty 
co-operation. I am proud to have been chosen to make 
this address and to introduce the illustrious speakers of 
the evening. 

Word has just been received that our second speak- 
er has been delayed by a break-down two miles from the 
city, and may not be here right on time. However, we 
are hoping that he will arrive soon for w^e have sent a 
taxi for him. (Tooting of auto horn, is heard ayid first 
speaker comes on stage.) 

Our first speaker has arrived with (name a 

prominent citizen) and I take pleasure now in introduc- 
ing to you Mr. (prominent farmer) who will ad- 
dress us on the topic ''Recreation for Farmers' Wives." 

Address 
The farmer who believes his wife should have no 
recreation is small potatoes and few in a hill. He mak- 
eth her to rise up while it is yet dark and to take exer- 
cise in the open air before she prepareth the morning 
meal. He sayeth unto her, "Recreation and exercise are 
comely for the housewife on the farm; therefore, I bid 
you refrain from the drudgery of the kitchen until the 
dawn appears." So, she strengtheneth the muscles of 
the arms, and the fingers of the hands, by swilling the 
festive pig and milking the sleepy cow. And the 
exercise is the very same as one getteth from 



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playing the piano, and yea, verily, the sound is 
far sweeter. He sayeth unto her, ''I am weary 
from my work of yesterday, therefore, hie thee to the 
pasture and bring back the grazing cow. The exercise 
will do thee good and thou canst listen to the meadow 
lark on the way and then tell thy neighbors that thy hus- 
band is good to thee and desireth thee to have recreation 
at all times." 

Her husband then sayeth unfo her, "I am a kind 
husband and do not want thee to work all the day. There- 
fore take a few more minutes for thy relaxation and 
play time and I would suggest that thou shouldst run 
out to the garden and lightly pluck the potato bug from 
his leafy home. The exercise will make thee graceful and 
keep thee young." And she doeth his bidding. 

Then, just as the sun blinketh his lazy eye above 
the horizon, her husband entereth the garden saying, 
"Good wife, I have just come from the house where I 
found the children clamoring for the morning meal. Thy 
play time is o'er. I am a kind helpmate in that I pro- 
vide for thee a few hours of relaxation at the dawning 
of each day. But go now, and get to thy work. Thy day 
has just begun. Season thy labors with the happy recol- 
lections of thy morning's idleness." 

Yea, verily, her life is one round of pleasure, her 
neighbors envy her, and her husband giveth her a runty 
pig for her own. 

(Second speaker' comes in hurriedly, shakes hands 
ivith both men, and sits down.) 

Presiding Farmer — I am happy that our friend has 
arrived on time and is ready with his message. Mr. — 
(local farmer) wall speak on the topic, 'Them Good Old 
Days," or ''Modern Methods Versus the Old/' 

(Speaker should he dressed as an old-fashioned far- 
mer; linen duster, bandana, etc.; he carries a telescope 
tvith his speech in it.) 

My friends: I am here to tell you tonight the 
things that you may not know. 



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That times was far better when I was a boy in them 

days of long ago. 
You could buy a farm for a decent sum, and work it 

all alone, too; 
But now you must pay ten prices, I vum ! And hire 

help for all that you do. 
Oh, give me them good old-fashioned days, them 

days of long ago, 
When all got up at the crack of dawn, to plow and 

sow and mow. 
Oh, give me a sixteen-inch wooden-beam plow, and 

a mule team good and strong, 
For the gang-plow and tractor, you know, my friend 

are forever going wrong. 
Oh, give me a cradle with fingers, and a scythe 

blade hung just true, 
And you may have your reaper and binder, to cut 

your blamed grain for you. 
Oh, give me a flail that goes flippity-flop, and a good 

big threshing floor, 
And if you'll watch me work for an hour or so, you 

won't use a machine any more. 
Give me an old-fashioned spotted cow, that's the 

best kind I ever seen, 
And a wooden milk pail and one-legged stool, and 

you may have your durned milking machine. 
Oh, give me a good old wooden pump, set solid in 

the well. 
The kind that you prime and that goes "plomp, 

plomp," and to me you couldn't a windmill sell. 
But give me a great big quart tin cup, to hang from 

the pump by a chain. 
And I'm sure I'll never be guilty of drinking from 

a glass again. 
Then give me a boss with a bright shiny coat, one 

that goes just lickety-spiel, 
And a two-wheeled sulky and good mile track, and 

you may have your automobile. 
You may keep that doggoned flying machine that 



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goes sputterin* through the air, 
I'll take my ride at a moderate pace, in my buck- 
board 'hind the old gray mare. 
Oh, give me that old hog-killin' time; I couldn't 

have loved it more; 
The side pork tasted far better then, than you buy 

now-a-days at the store. 
We used to get our milk in a pail, and we milked it 

fresh from the cow, 
But we step down to the corner grocery store, and 

get it in tin cans now. 
Give me a jug of cider and a basket of pumpkin 

pies, 
And a spellin' bee down at the deestrick school, what 

fun for the girls and b'ys ! 
A sleigh ride after it's over, and a huskin' bee out 

in the barn, 
Where you danced to the tune of the violin, with 

your girl a-holt of your arm. 
I'd ruther go to a spellin' school, where we all stood 

up in a row, 
And spelled till we spelled each other down, in them 

days of long ago, 
Than to ride twenty miles to a box social, and sit 

all cramped up in a seat. 
And pay twenty dollars for a fancy box with only 

ten cents' worth in it to eat. 
I want plenty of good soft soap, not in bars that 

are slippery and hard, 
And when I go to meetin' Sunday, I want to grease 

my boots with lard. 
I want peppermint on my handkerchief, and bear's 

ile on my hair, 
And I'll set right down in the veiy front pew, so 

folks will know I'm there. 
Just give me an old gray screech owl to sing to me 

every night, 
You may have your church choir and pipe-organ 

and leader to lead them right. 



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You may keep your cathedral and new-fangled 

church, mebby they'll do for this day; 
But give me the old-fashioned meetin' house, where 

we listen and sing and pray. 
So now, I hope you'll take this spiel as serious as 

it's meant. 
I vum! I'll say to you, my friends, my breath is 

nearly spent, 
But this I say in closing: don't dare progressive be, 
But stick to the doggone old-time ways and you'll 

be a man like me. 

Presiding Farmer — Friends, I feel that we have in- 
deed had an intellectual feast. Never shall I forget this 
evening, and I trust we will all be better farmers for 
having spent this time together. I bid you good night. 

End of Part IV. 

CURTAIN 



PART V— FRIDAY 

(Announcements by Platform Manager) 

I am more than pleased to announce that next year's 
tickets have all been subscribed for, so we are assured 
of another delightful season. 

We have come to the closing entertainment of our 
Chautauqua and on behalf of the management, I wish to 
thank you for your faithful attendance and hearty co5p- 
eration. Tonight we are indeed fortunate in having with 
us the Coonville Jubilee Singers, who will now entertain 
us. 

Cooyiville Jubilee Singers should be made up with 
burnt cork. Costumes, flashy and comical. Ladies 
■should ivear hats, and the men ivigs. 



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(Singers enter in groups and take their places, the 
manager i^i the center.) 

(Material for this program can be found in catalog 
of the publishers. Send for it.j 

(Opening address b}j Manager.) 

De Coonville Jubilee Singers are completely flabber- 
gasted wid dis omniverous audience and de obstreperous 
welcome you hab gibben us. Nebber before hab we re- 
ceived such a preposterous greetin'. Dis am our fust 
season in de Nawth and I must say dat eberywhere we 
hab foun' de Nawtheners most illuminatin', ethereal and 
circumnavigated. Specially do I wish to record a few 

words ob appreciation for de hostility of Landlord 

(hotel keeper) and his wife. In fact ebbery body in dis 
community has been auspiciously solicitarious for our 
welfare so we feel mos' like we wuz your bredderin and 
sistern. We are hopin* to conflict upon you dis ebenin' 
a high-faiutin', conglamerated and infatuatin' concert 
dat ^yill send you away wid a centrifugal, obnoxicated 
feelin' for de colored folks. 

Our fust numbah, my philanthropological people, is 
a song by the entire company, entitled "Swing Low, 
Sweet Chariot.*' 



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Our salugribus baritone, Mr. Garfield Meechum 
White, has been trabbelin' on concert tours for seberal 
seasons and eberywhere he has convulsiated his audience 
wid his elephantine voice. He will now sing. 

Miss Euphonia Black, a young woman ob excruci- 
atin' ability, has studied electrocution in a female ceme- 
tery for women. We are proud of her octogenarian pow- 
ers and electrified propinquinity and she will now render 
a reading — (To he selected.) 

Some folks hab said dat de colored people hab neb- 
ber been very acoosteratic, but believe me my expedition- 
al friends, they are aboriginally and prodigiously wrong, 
for wuz not Old Nigger Demus de ruler ob de Jews? De 
entire company will now sing — 

A poet has done said these touchin' words 'bout 
music: 

"Music hab power to sooth de sabbage, 
To rend a rock or split a cabbage." 

Music does hab optical illusionary powers, but tell 
me, where it has more radiational power than in the ex- 
traneous subterranean heart ob a mother. Dinah Wash- 
ington will now sing a lullaby (To he selected.) (She is 
to hold a small child hlackened up.) 

Pansy Appleblossom and Violet Peabody are two 
young women ob whom we are suspiciously proud. They 
hab just returned from a ladies' conversatory where dey 
received their musicianal edification. They will sing a 
duet. ("Quit Dat Ticklin' Me." This can be had, of the 
publishers for 85 cents.) 

We hab, in Mr. Theopholis Jones, a tenor singer ob 
effervescent personification and elevatin' proportions. He 
will now rejoice your pulsatin' hearts wid his most fil- 
ibusterin' solo — (to be selected). 

My long-sufferin', well deserving, rambunctious 
friends, we hab spent a highly ornamentational ebenin' 



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wid you, which we hope will be remembered as long as 
Freedom from her mountain height unfurls her standard 
to de air. Then we shall feel that all our circumlocu- 
tions and reverberations hab not been entirely annihi- 
lated. After de next numbah, we shall leab this confisti- 
cated audience and make our harmonious flight into 
hitherto untrodden fields. With malice toward none, but 
wid lub to all, we will now render dat soul-stirring song, 
''Dixie." 



CURTAIN 



Some Bright New 

Christmas Material 



First Aid to Santa 



By. Ethel Sexton. A mighty bright playlet for 3 boys, 
2 girls and 10 acting dolls (girls and boys). Plays 30 
or 40 minutes. Price, 25c. 



The Christmas Chain 



By Lillian Pearson. A pretty sketch for 14 or more 
children. The Christmas Angel shows her complete 
Christmas Chain to two selfish sisters with happy re- 
sults. Plays about 20 minutes. Price 25c. 

How the Christmas Song Was Found 

By Lillian Pearson. A simple, but beautiful sketck 
for any number of children, 12 required. Shows the 
real spirit of Christmas and tells how the glad 
Christmas song was found. Time, 20 to 30 minutes. 
For day schools or church entertainments. Price 25c. 

Mr. Richey Changes His Mind 

By Lee Owen Snook. Story of a crabbed, wealthy 
employer and how at Christmas time the memory of 
his mother changed his attitude toward his employes 
from that of a "driver" to a considerate comrade. An 
unexpected romance develops. 4 males, 4 females, 
and others, either high school or adults. Plays about 
20 minutes. Price, 25c. 



The Little Stranger 



A moving picture Christmas play, by Eldna Randolph 
Worrell. This is really a pantomime, the different 
scenes being either announced or shown on screen by 
stereopticon. 4 scenes "The Night Before Christ- 
mas Home of Orphan Children," "The Little Stran- 
ger at the Door," "The Little Stranger Entertains," 
"Christmas Morning." A pretty entertainment for 
any number of children. Plays about 30 minutes. 25c. 

Ten Good Christmas Pantomimes 

By Ethel Eldridge. A collection that will add novelty 
and effectiveness to your program. Specific direc- 
tions for pantomiming some well-known hymns, songs 
and recitations — "Silent Night," ."Little Town of 
Bethlehem," "When Good Old Kris Comes 'Round," 
"Favorite Carols," etc. Contains the music also. 40c. 

Eldridge Entertainment House 

FRANKLIN, OHIO also DENVER. COLO. 

944 S. Logan St. 



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New Song-Recitations 



HERE is a list of very clever child- 
impersonations or good en<5ore8 
for children. The lines are by 
Margaret Fassitt, the music by Anna 
and Harry C. Eldridge. They will 
be winners on your program. 



Both in 



Ain't It The Limit? [ ___ 

When You Ask About Your Fixinsf soc 



Both in 
one 



If Santa Shouldn't Come To Me 

I've Been And Had The Measlesf sbc 

I Wish I Had A Ginger-cake ) ^ 
Our Twins f soc 

IHieii femi^p Was A Boy | ^ 

When Daddy Took Me Up [ i^ 
In A 'PlaneJ 

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FRANKLIN, OHIO also DENVER, COLO. 

944 S. Loffan St. 



IIRRARY OF CONGRESS 

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New Juvenfle Entertainments 



A-B-C-Capers 



By Soemple. Here i* an attractive aad novel number 
for the Primary Grades or Kindergarten. Little Tim's 
despair in not being able to master letters is turned 
to keen interest by the antics of the alphabet troupe. 
Plays about 20 minutes. Price, 25c. ,; 

Emily's Dream .^ , 

By Mary Frix Kidd. This is the story of a Geogra-> 
phy lesson, which, instead of being irksome, was, 
through the medium of a Good Fairy, made very in- 
teresting. This is done by presenting a Geographical 
I'ageant. For a large number of children, who pre- 
sent drills, exercises, etc.. In costumes of different 
nations. Time, about 1 hour. Price, 25c. 



The Love Flower 



By Bell Elliott Palmer. A very pretty exercise for 6 
or 10 girls and 1 boy. Suitable for Children's Day or 
Easter, and can be given either in or out of doors. 
Time, 10 minutes. Price, 15c. 



The Silver Sandals 



By Banche Thompson. Ths is a cheu-ming new play 
for 6 boys, 5 girls, fairies, peasants, attendants, etc. 
The Princess is downhearted and refuses to be con- 
soled. The fiddler plays, peasants do folk-dances, fai- 
ries drill, but not until she gets the silver sandals is 
she contented. Plays 1 hour or more. Price, 25c. 

When Betty Saw the Pilgrims 

By Margaret Howard. A pretty story showing how 
dissatisfied Betty was cured by her mother, who tells 
the story of the hardships of the Pilgrims, which is 
illustrated by ten tableaux. Large numbers of chil- 
dren can be used. Plays about 30 minutes. Price, 
25c 



Pf iiicess Rosy Cheeks 



By Effie Sammond Balph. A "good health" play for 
children, which is very impressive. Introduces Fresh 
Air Fairies, Soap and Water Fairies, Tooth Brush 
Brigade, Food Fairies, Rest Fairies, and others. Good- 
sized cast required with two older chi'dren. Plays 
about 1 hour. Price, 35c. 

Queen Loving Heart 

By Jean Ross. A splendid children's play, teaching 
many good lessons. A pretty story of the crowning of 
Loving Heart, her capture by the Indians and sub- 
sequent release, because of her kindness. Can be used 
for May Day play. 11 speaking parts, Indians, etc. 
Plays about 45 minutes. Price, 25c. 

Eldridge Entertainment House 



FRANKLIN, OHIO 



also 



DENVER, COLO. 
944 S. Logan St. 



